>>508571991
The British Empire took it from the Ottomans in the 19th century, and held it until the 60s.
They regret joining current day Somali and have de-facto independence. From what I've seen and heard, it's a relatively functional state which is safe to travel and work in.

The only(?) reason it's not an '''official state''' is because the African Union are cucks who are scared of countries breaking away and declaring independence (while seething about muh colonialism).